PowerUP Tutorial 54: Setting Audio Levels in Final Cut Pro

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One of the hardest questions for many editors to answer is where to set audio levels.

In this short, focused, video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows you how to organize your audio – called checker-boarding – for mixing. Then, he walks you through the process of setting your audio levels with specific settings and examples. He also explains why this is so important.

Nothing improves the quality of your picture like improving the quality of your sound. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to make your projects sound great.

This tutorial supports features found in Final Cut Pro HD, 5, 6, & 7.